The MOU outlines a global strategic collaboration spanning advanced AI computing systems, high-performance GPU clusters and next-generation data center infrastructure.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Compal Electronics, Inc. (TWSE: 2324) (“Compal”) and ARC Cloud today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance their strategic collaboration in large-scale AI computing infrastructure.

Signed during the 2026 OCP Global Summit, the MOU establishes a framework for collaboration across multiple projects. As part of their broader collaboration, the companies will explore opportunities related to a data center development roadmap of up to 100 MW. The partnership also aligns with ARC Cloud’s plans for continued expansion through significant capital investments in AI infrastructure and data center development across the United States, including California, Nevada, Texas and Georgia.

The collaboration brings together Compal’s advanced AI server technologies and manufacturing expertise with ARC Cloud’s end-to-end capabilities in AI infrastructure investment and the design, deployment and operation of large-scale GPU clusters.

The partnership extends beyond AI server supply to encompass system engineering, technical validation, deployment coordination and ongoing support. By aligning advanced computing technologies with infrastructure requirements, the companies aim to accelerate the delivery of computing capacity for AI model training, fine-tuning and inference.

“AI computing is moving toward increasingly integrated, high-density systems that require closer coordination between technology manufacturers and infrastructure providers,” said Alan Chang, Vice President of Infrastructure Systems Business Group (ISBU) at Compal. “Our partnership with ARC Cloud allows us to build on our engineering strengths and explore new opportunities to support the growing NeoCloud market.”

How the Companies Will Work Together

Under the MOU, Compal will contribute its expertise in AI server manufacturing, rack-scale integration and liquid-cooling technologies. ARC Cloud will bring its capabilities in infrastructure investment, strategic technology partnerships, and the engineering and operation of high-performance GPU clusters.

The companies will work to align system configurations, production schedules and data center deployment requirements, while exploring cooperation in joint engineering, system validation and lifecycle technical support. These efforts are intended to improve deployment efficiency and operational readiness as AI computing environments grow in scale and complexity.

“AI customers need more than access to GPUs. They need computing environments that can deliver consistent performance for demanding workloads,” said William Tiah, Co-Founder of ARC Cloud. “Working with Compal allows us to bring system engineering and infrastructure planning closer together, helping us build and operate reliable GPU clusters as demand for AI computing continues to grow.”

About Compal

Founded in 1984, Compal is a leading global manufacturer of computers and smart devices and a Forbes Global 2000 company, partnering with top-tier brands worldwide. The company has expanded into cloud servers, automotive electronics, smart medical and healthcare, and advanced communication solutions. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Compal operates globally across the U.S., Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, and Poland. Website: https://www.compal.com

About ARC Cloud

ARC Cloud (Accelerated Research Computing) is a U.S.-based, full-stack NeoCloud company specializing in the investment, development and operation of large-scale AI computing infrastructure. With end-to-end capabilities spanning data center development, GPU cluster design and deployment, infrastructure orchestration and operations, and cloud-based AI services, ARC Cloud provides dedicated GPU compute, managed infrastructure, model deployment and production inference for AI developers, enterprises and cloud service providers. Website: https://arccloudai.com

Forward-Looking Statements

The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation and does not constitute a binding investment or purchase commitment. The potential 100 MW data center development roadmap referenced in this announcement is exploratory and does not represent a confirmed project, capacity commitment, purchase commitment or revenue forecast. Specific projects, capacity, commercial terms and timelines remain subject to further agreements and applicable conditions. Actual outcomes may differ from current expectations.

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ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co., Ltd. (IX) participated in the 38th Annual Conference of the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS 2026), held in Athens, Greece, from October 22 to 25, joining global experts and partners to exchange scientific insights and explore collaborative approaches to HPV prevention and cervical cancer elimination.

Under the theme “Together Against HPV,” IX welcomed international attendees to Booth 14 for discussions on vaccine innovation, scientific evidence, accessibility and international collaboration. An interactive signature board and message wall invited participants to share their perspectives and commitments to HPV prevention.

Recognizing the diverse public health needs and challenges across countries, IX emphasized the importance of listening to global voices, respecting local contexts and translating scientific innovation into accessible, sustainable solutions.

New Interim Data Presented at IPVS 2026

During the scientific program, Dr. Nana A. Ansah of Ghana’s Navrongo Health Research Centre presented the Month 6 interim analysis of PATH’s Single-dose HPV Immunobridging Study with New Vaccines (SHINE I; CVIA 104).

This Phase III, double-blind, randomized, multinational study in Ghana and the Philippines compares the immunogenicity and safety of single-dose Cecolin 9 with Gardasil 9 among girls aged 9–14 and young women aged 15–20, respectively. Final data are expected in 2028.

From Innovation to Global Collaboration

IX’s HPV vaccine portfolio includes Cecolin, its WHO-prequalified bivalent HPV vaccine, and Cecolin 9, its next-generation 9-valent HPV vaccine launched in China in 2025.

Built on its proprietary E. coli-derived virus-like particle (VLP) technology platform, IX continues to advance vaccine innovation, scalable manufacturing and international partnerships. Through technology transfer and local capacity building, IX aims to strengthen sustainable vaccine supply and bring innovation closer to local public health needs.

IPVS 2026 reaffirmed IX’s commitment to listening, learning and collaborating with the global HPV community. Guided by its mission to provide high-quality, affordable vaccines, IX will continue working with partners worldwide to advance HPV prevention and support the shared goal of cervical cancer elimination.

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BANGKOK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Thailand accelerates its efforts to establish a regional hub for electric vehicle manufacturing, quality management of automotive electronic components is facing new challenges. Under Thailand’s policy guidance to promote the localization of the electric vehicle industry, market access is increasingly closely linked to local value creation, placing higher demands on the quality traceability and supply chain integration capabilities of automotive electronic components.

Quality data management has become a core bottleneck in automotive electronics production lines.

In automotive electronics manufacturing, systems such as AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and YMS (Yield Management System) continuously generate massive amounts of unstructured data, primarily consisting of quality inspection images. According to the requirements of the IATF 16949 quality management system, the retention period for inspection data of safety-critical components needs to cover the entire lifecycle of the vehicle platform (typically 15 years or even longer). Faced with the dual pressures of continuously expanding data volume and increasingly longer compliance retention periods, automotive electronics suppliers are facing increasingly severe challenges in the storage, management, and traceability of inspection data.

SandStone IDM: An integrated quality data management solution for storage, management, and use

Addressing the aforementioned pain points, the SandStone Inspection Data Management System (IDM) provides an integrated solution for manufacturing enterprises. SandStone IDM supports exabyte-scale capacity expansion and trillion-level quality inspection image retrieval in seconds across multiple dimensions. Through AI lossless compression technology, it can save up to 90% of storage space.

From a data perspective, SandStone IDM provides full lifecycle management functions covering data collection, storage, processing, analysis, utilization, and archiving. It is equipped with comprehensive quality management, rapid quality traceability, and flexible visual business dashboards, assisting automotive electronics industry chain enterprises in building a comprehensive inspection data management system and achieving comprehensive breakthroughs in cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and quality enhancement for production line operations.

Practical verification: From storage burden to strategic asset

SandStone IDM has been implemented in a leading automotive parts manufacturing plant in Thailand. The plant mainly produces core powertrain components, including electric drive systems and power supply systems. By deploying SandStone IDM, the plant has built an integrated production quality data management platform, enabling the ingestion, unified storage, and intelligent analysis and processing of massive data. After the platform went online, data retrieval time was shortened from hours to seconds, with efficiency increased by thousands of times, providing strong support for precise quality traceability and process optimization.

With the continuous expansion in the Thai market, SandStone has served multiple manufacturers operating in Thailand, such as Peng Shen Technology, Zhongji InnoLight, Sunwoda, Quanta Computer and Victory Giant Technology, helping automotive supply chain manufacturers to address the dual challenges of efficient management and compliant storage of inspection data. SandStone IDM is becoming a key support for Thai automotive electronics manufacturing enterprises to maintain the lifeline of inspection data.

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